Karl Kailing
International Trade Specialist, Silicon Valley Export Assistance Center (U.S.DOC)

Karl Kailing currently serves as an International Trade Specialist with the US & Foreign Commercial Service, a bureau of the United States Department of Commerce. In this capacity, Karl advises small and medium sized Silicon Valley firms on their international operations. Primarily, this takes the form of providing regulatory and documentary advice, as well as utilizing a network of over 120 international offices to find overseas partners and business development opportunities. Prior to his service with ITA, Karl served as a Congressional aide in Washington, DC, where he advised on Housing and Financial Services issues. He holds a Master's degree in International Trade Policy from the Monterey Institute of International Studies, and an undergrdauate degree in History and English from Loyola University Chicago.